May 7, 2019 By Christian Murray The MTA is hosting a series of public meetings across Queens over the next month as it looks to solicit feedback in its quest to overhaul the borough’s bus network. The MTA announced last month that it is redesigning the entire Queens bus network as it attempts to increase… Read more »
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Police Rule Death of Jackson Heights Man a Homicide
May 6, 2019 By Meghan Sackman The police have determined that a 40-year-old man found dead in his Jackson Heights apartment in March was the victim of a homicide and have identified a suspect. Jackson Heights resident, Hector Fernandez, 40, was discovered unconscious inside his apartment at 35-01 93rd St. on March 18 around 7:42 a.m.,… Read more »
Ramos Promotes Legislation That Would Legalize E-Bikes and E-Scooters
May 5, 2019 By Meghan Sackman Two Queens legislators held a joint press conference in Corona on Friday to announce a bill they introduced in Albany last month that would legalize the use of e-bikes and e-scooters across the state. State Senator Jessica Ramos (D-Jackson Heights) and Assembly Member Nily Rozic (D-Fresh Meadows) promoted the legislation… Read more »
Kids in Jackson Heights Area Have Inadequate Amount of Playground Space: Report
May 1, 2019 By Meghan Sackman Children in Jackson Heights have a limited number of playgrounds, according to a new report released Saturday. Currently, there are just four playgrounds for every 10,000 children in Jackson Heights and North Corona, according to a report titled the State of Play: A New Model for NYC Playgrounds released by… Read more »
Undocumented Immigrants Should be Able to Obtain a Driver’s License: Cruz
April 30, 2019 By Meghan Sackman New York State Assembly Member Catalina Cruz is trying to rally support for legislation that would provide undocumented immigrants with the ability to a get a driver’s license. Cruz, who wrote an op-ed in the NY Daily News Monday, is a co-sponsor of The Drivers License Access and Privacy Act, a… Read more »
Latin King Members Convicted of Brutal Beating That Took Place Outside Jackson Heights Bar: DA
April 25, 2019 By Christian Murray Three reputed members of the Latin Kings street gang were convicted Wednesday for the brutal beating of a rival gang member outside a Jackson Heights bar in 2016. Michael Aragundi, 21, of Jamaica, Luis Mayancela, 23, of Astoria, and Luis Minchala, 28, of Jackson Heights, were convicted by a… Read more »
Moya Holds Rally at City Hall, Calls for Greater Safety Protections for Construction Workers
April, 22, 2019 By Meghan Sackman Council Member Francisco Moya gathered with other officials and labor leaders on Thursday to demand the passage of Carlos’ Law, state legislation that aims to protect the lives of construction workers from dangerous building sites. Moya, along with Assembly Members Marcos Crespo and Carmen de la Rosa, Building Trades Council… Read more »
Manager of Jackson Heights Spa Orders Employee to Offer ‘Happy Endings,’ Faces 25 Years in Prison: DA
April 19, 2019 By Christian Murray The manager of a Jackson Heights spa was indicted today for allegedly requiring a female worker to offer oral sex and ‘happy endings’ as part of the massage services she offered. Vajira Jayatunge, 50, who ran Nishu Salon and Spa at 37-43 76th St., faces a 10-count indictment charging… Read more »
DOT to Start Safety Improvements Along Northern Boulevard This Month
April 18, 2019 By Meghan Sackman The DOT is about to start installing pedestrian islands and ramps between 70th Street and 92nd Street along Northern Boulevard. Concrete pedestrian islands will be installed at 70th Street, 72nd Street, 74th Street, 77th Street, 81st Street, 85th Street, 87th Street, 90th Street, 91st Street, and 92nd Street, the agency… Read more »
Jackson Heights Residents Demand Car Free Plaza on 78th Street: Town Hall
April 17, 2019 By Meghan Sackman Jackson Heights residents gathered for a town hall meeting Monday night to discuss the next steps toward making 78th Street a car free plaza as a part of the newly renovated Travers Park–after a car dealership placed a service entrance on the road. About 100 people attended the meeting, held… Read more »